2014 GIH Annual Meeting
The 2014 GIH Annual Conference on Health Philanthropy was held March 5-7, 2014 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Healthy Grandparents Raising Healthy Grandchildren
In the United States, more than three million children are in the primary care of a grandparent. More than one-half (55 percent) of these grandparents have been the primary caretaker for three years or more, and they face a number of economic, legal, and health challenges.
Why the Affordable Care Act Matters to Diverse Older People
This webinar highlighted both national and state-specific examples on what is being done to ensure that older people know about the changes that are taking place under the ACA and how it affects them.
Medicare at a Crossroads
This webinar explored challenges and opportunities facing Medicare, the implications of ACA implementation for seniors, the current and upcoming work of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and how funders and their grantees can support Medicare in their communities.
Addressing the Health Needs of LGBT Elders
This webinar identified key health issues and disparities for LGBT older adults and explored strategies for addressing LGBT aging disparities.
Advanced Old Age in America: What Can We Count On?
Advanced Old Age in America: What Can We Count On? was held on September 26, 2013.
Innovative Crossroads: The Intersection of Creativity, Health, and Aging
By 2030, national health care spending is expected to increase by about 25 percent, largely because of the increased number of older Americans. In order to cope with this enormous influx of older people, new adaptations and innovations will be required to meet their health and wellness needs. A field that is gaining increasing attention for its promise to improve the health and well-being of older adult populations is the arts.
Linking Medical Services and Community-Based Care: A Step toward Aging with Dignity, Choice, and Independence
Filling the care gap between a hospital (or skilled nursing) discharge and re-entry at home often means connecting individuals with services that live outside traditional health care settings.
Innovative Crossroads: The Intersection of Creativity, Health, and Aging
Innovative Crossroads: The Intersection of Creativity, Health, and Aging was held on May 1, 2013 in Washington, D.C.